Associate Community Matron

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Associate Community Matron to join their Urgent Community Response Team in Exeter. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on crisis management and patient independence. You will play a crucial role in providing holistic care, supporting both patients and junior staff, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about making a difference in community healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and professional development.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on Shopping and Fitness

Options for Salary Sacrifice

Qualifications

• Demonstrate flexibility and excellent time management skills.
• Support the professional development of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and long-term conditions.
• Collaborate with Managers and Senior Nurses to develop services.

Skills

Clinical Assessment Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

12

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 6 Associate Community Matron for a permanent contract to join our Urgent Community Response Team, working flexibly across the Central and East Exeter locality. Our team is an integrated health and social care unit that facilitates crisis management in the community, prevents hospital admissions, and supports appropriate discharges, helping individuals remain as independent as possible at home. This is an exciting, fast-paced environment offering daily new challenges and learning opportunities. This position is ideal for an experienced nurse committed to providing compassionate, holistic patient care, working flexibly across the area.

About the Role

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More details about the role

The Associate Community Matron plays a pivotal role within the Integrated Health & Social Care team, supporting Primary care, Community Nursing, and the Multidisciplinary Team. Using clinical assessment skills and expert knowledge, the role involves comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and long-term conditions, including frailty. The successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility, excellent time management, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work autonomously, sometimes lone working, is essential, along with being a committed team member.

The role also involves supporting the professional development of junior staff, focusing on competency and skill set, and applying clinical leadership in caring for patients with complex needs. Collaboration with Managers, Senior Nurses, and Clinical Leads to develop the service according to patient needs and Trust-wide initiatives is also key.

If you are interested in this position, please contact us for further discussion.

Working Pattern: Hours per week, covering 8am-8pm, including weekends.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information, please contact: Karen Tetley, Urgent Community Response Team Manager

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, recognizing the benefits of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we employ over [number] staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our services, which we provide to over [number] people, span more than [area] square miles across Devon, with some specialist services extending as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services in various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home visits. Our services also include primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to deliver world-class care.

Our values are central to our work; click here to learn more.

It is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We support our staff in maintaining a healthy work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies.

NHS starting benefits include days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service length.

Our occupational health services include counseling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

We aim to foster a supportive culture that develops your skills and supports your team.

This may include funding for qualifications, days off for study or CPD, or rotational placements to enhance your skills. Whatever your career aspirations within the NHS, we will support your development.

Financial benefits include:

• Discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure through staff discounts
• Options for salary sacrifice, including onsite nursery facilities
• Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme, one of the most generous in the UK
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you.